7 months ago
Mobile Internet Suspended in Kishtwar for Security
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district have temporarily stopped mobile internet services in some areas.
This is to stop bad people from using the internet to cause trouble.
The internet will be off from early morning to late night on January 30.
The decision was made because there are terrorists in the area, and the internet could help them.
The authorities are doing this to keep everyone safe.
They have done this before to stop terrorists from hiding their identities using special internet tricks.
Recently, terrorists hurt some soldiers, so the authorities are being extra careful.
Mobile internet services suspended in Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar district.
Suspension ordered from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on January 30 to prevent misuse by anti-national elements.
Decision made by the Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules, 2024.
Suspension covers a radius of six kilometres around each identified location.
Recent terrorist activity in the area, including an attack on security forces, prompted the precautionary measure.
- Who
- Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district
- What
- Suspended mobile internet services in select areas
- Where
- Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar district
- When
- From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on January 30
- Why
- To prevent possible misuse by anti-national elements and maintain public order
Security Measures
Civil Liberties
Internet Suspension
Security Measures
Necessary to prevent terrorists from communicating and coordinating attacks.
Civil Liberties
Restricts freedom of expression and access to information for law-abiding citizens.
Key facts
- Location
- Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Duration
- January 30, 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Reason
- Prevent misuse by anti-national elements
- Authorized Officer
- Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone
- Radius of Suspension
- 6 kilometres around each identified location
- Legal Basis
- Telecommunication Act, 2023 and Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Service Rules, 2024
- Recent Incident
- Terrorists fired at security forces, killing one paratrooper and injuring seven soldiers
- Ongoing Operation
- Anti-terror operation in Chatroo belt since January 18
Timeline
Gun battle erupts in Kishtwar on Jan 18.
Then, Jan 30: Mobile internet halted.
Security forces act after terrorist clash.
Temporary blackout in Kishtwar, J&K.
Internet suspension due to security fears.
Quotes
Indian Army
The official statement from the Indian Army regarding the ongoing operation.
“During the ongoing joint Operation TRASHI-I, contact with terrorists was re-established in the early hours of 31 Jan 2026, in the general area of Dolgam by troops of #WhiteKnightCorps, @jmukmrpolice and #CRPF. Intelligence from all sources had been coordinated to provide inputs to execute the operation on ground. A cordon has been established and operations are in progress,”
wionews.com
Sources
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